crack of tree limb
resounded
reminder of home run hits
plumping pillows echoed
like muffled whomp in
catcher’s mitt
crunchy snow underfoot
cleats dig in to push off
for second base steal
settle for fast food Tex-Mex
crave ballpark nachos
smothered in cheesy jalapenos
favorite team t-shirt
sadly covered by sweater
under ski jacket
groundhog announced
six weeks until
baseball